Programme Finance & Compliance Advisor

Position

Programme Finance & Compliance Advisor

Milton Keynes/hybrid

Full time, 36.5 hrs per week

Permanent

£42,750 - £45,563 depending on experience

October 8, 2026. Interviews will be the following week.

This role protects organisational resources, strengthens donor confidence and supports the sustainable delivery of programmes by ensuring funding opportunities are financially robust, risks are effectively managed and contractual obligations are met throughout the funding lifecycle.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the charity, consortium partners and donor organisations. The role requires strong professional judgement, attention to detail and the ability to influence and advise colleagues on complex financial and compliance matters.

You will balance regulatory requirements, donor expectations and organisational priorities while maintaining a solutions-focused approach. You will be expected to build strong working relationships, manage competing priorities and contribute to a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and responsible stewardship of resources.

• Funding opportunities are financially robust, competitive and sustainable
• Due diligence, compliance and donor assurance are effectively managed
• Programmes are supported by strong financial management and oversight
• Financial reporting, audit and programme closure meet the highest standards
• Financial systems, processes and partnerships continually improve
• Governance, risk and accountability are embedded across programme delivery

To succeed in this role you will need:

• Professional accountancy qualification, part-qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Significant experience supporting donor-funded grants and/or commercial contracts throughout the funding lifecycle, including experience developing pricing models and strategies, cost recovery approaches and value-for-money solutions to support funding applications and programme delivery
• Strong financial management, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills.
• Experience applying donor financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience undertaking due diligence, audit preparation and financial assurance activities.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and provide practical advice.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Join an international children's charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy the organisation has helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. As a Christian charity, everything is motivated by faith as we strive to reflect God's unconditional love.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in the workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. The organisation also operates flexible working policies and practices. As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.

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